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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Into how many categories does prudence manifest itself, according to Emerson?
2. According to Emerson's "The Over-Soul", which of the following is NOT the essence of the over-soul?
3. Who said, "Do not flatter your benefactors"?
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the categories Emerson divides the world into?
5. Which of the following is the best and most efficient type of economy for man, according to Emerson?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Emerson define character? What analogy does he use in his definition?
2. According to "The Over-Soul", what is the over-soul? What happens when individuals come together for the purpose of spiritual growth?
3. According to "Heroism", where does Emerson say people should find examples of true heroism? What is heroism the product of?
4. Explain what is mirrored in "Intellect". What does this yield?
5. According to "Experience", why do most people not recognize the changes in their lives until they are looking in retrospect?
6. What do the nominalists and realists each have on their sides, according to Emerson?
7. According to "Manners", what people are permitted latitude in their manners?
8. How is each person's vocation discovered, according to "Spiritual Laws"? How is one's potential realized?
9. According to "The Lord's Supper", what does Emerson say is the purpose of the Lord's Supper in Christian ritual? What does he say should be the focus?
10. According to "The Poet", what is the effect of poets speaking the truth? How do poets speak the truth?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the purpose of "Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson"? What do you learn about Emerson by reading it?
Essay Topic 2
Explain the role of English romantic poetry on Emerson's writing, including a definition of romantic poetry in your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Explain the role slavery plays in Emerson's writing.
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